(PHOENIX – April 7, 2017) – “Adaptive Redevelopment: Can We Get Ahead of The Golf Ball?” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) May luncheon. It will be held on May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

Grady Gammage Jr., of Gammage & Burnham and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, will be the speaker.

Gammage will discuss the declining interest in traditional golf communities, the decommissioning of golf courses and increases in redevelopment. He will share insight on how communities can get ahead of the planning process and understand zoning implications of such projects.

The cost of the luncheon is $40 for AAED members and guests, $55 for non-members and $60 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/may9. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 4 by noon. Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.

AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy and collaboration.

We’ve been creating in-depth, personally crafted campaigns to reach benchmarked milestones and goals since 1980. While the tools of our trade have evolved over the years, our strategies remain unwavering.